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WTB Stock Chart & Stats
2437.00 p
39.00 p(1.60%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
2437.00 p
39.00 p(1.60%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range2,098.00 p - 3,302.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume181.66K
Average Volume (3M)515.17K
Market Cap
£4.12B
Enterprise Value9.24B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£233.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£5.47B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.2
Beta0.91
Next Earnings
Oct 21, 2026EPS Estimate
1.21Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.95%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.22
Shares Outstanding167,741,530
10 Day Avg. Volume728,477
30 Day Avg. Volume515,166
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.58
Price to Book (P/B)1.43
Price to Sales (P/S)1.54
P/FCF Ratio45.56
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£2,700.83Price Target Upside10.83% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)1.73
Revenue Forecast (FY)£2.91B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash-generative Operating ModelWhitbread's owned and operated hotel estate produces substantial recurring operating cash flow. This supports ongoing refurbishment, selective expansion and shareholder distributions, while providing a durable earnings base despite normal occupancy and cost fluctuations.
UK Brand And Market PositionPremier Inn's scale, recognizable brand and broad UK estate support occupancy and pricing relative to mid-scale and economy competitors. Sustained RevPAR outperformance can strengthen margins and customer acquisition as the network expands in attractive locations.
Germany Expansion OpportunityGermany is moving from investment phase toward profitability, reducing execution risk for a major growth platform. Planned expansion to approximately 18,000 rooms and targeted double-digit returns could diversify Whitbread's earnings and add meaningful long-term profit.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage And Weaker Free Cash FlowMeaningful debt and declining equity reduce financial flexibility for a capital-intensive lodging operator. The sharp fall in free cash flow also limits the ability to fund expansion, rents and shareholder returns simultaneously without relying on asset recycling.
Structural Operating Cost PressureHigher employment costs and business rates directly pressure hotel margins because staffing and property charges are difficult to avoid. Sustained inflation could require price increases or efficiency gains, risking demand or service quality if mitigation is insufficient.
Limited Near-term Earnings GrowthFlat revenue and profit indicate that UK accommodation gains are currently offset by weaker food and beverage revenue and inflation. The AGP transition adds an earnings drag before benefits mature, making delivery timing critical to medium-term growth.
Whitbread News
WTB FAQ
What was Whitbread PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Whitbread PLC lowest share price was 2098.00 p and its highest was 3302.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Whitbread PLC’s market cap?
Whitbread PLC’s market cap is £4.12B.
When is Whitbread PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Whitbread PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 21, 2026 which is in 62 days.
How were Whitbread PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Whitbread PLC released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported 0.745 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.696 p by 0.049 p.
Is Whitbread PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Whitbread PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Whitbread PLC pay dividends?
Whitbread PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 60.6 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.95%. See more information on Whitbread PLC dividends here
What is Whitbread PLC’s EPS estimate?
Whitbread PLC’s EPS estimate is 1.21.
How many shares outstanding does Whitbread PLC have?
Whitbread PLC has 167,741,530 shares outstanding.
What happened to Whitbread PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Whitbread PLC reported an EPS of 0.745 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.696 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.331%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Whitbread PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:WTB
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Whitbread Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£2,700.83 (10.83% Upside)
£2,700.83 (10.83% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £1.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-6.52%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.95%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.39%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Whitbread PLC
Whitbread plc is a prominent hospitality firm managing a portfolio of hotels and restaurants across the United Kingdom, Germany, and other international markets. The company's hotel division encompasses approximately 841 hotels boasting 82,286 rooms in the UK, 10 hotels situated in the Middle East, and 35 hotels with 5,875 rooms located in Germany, all operating under the Premier Inn, ZIP by Premier Inn, and hub by Premier Inn brands. Furthermore, Whitbread plc oversees 439 restaurant establishments throughout the United Kingdom, which include popular brands such as Brewers Fayre, Beefeater, Whitbread Inns, Cookhouse & Pub, Bar+Block Steakhouse, Thyme, and Table Table. This long-standing company was founded in 1742 and maintains its headquarters in Dunstable, UK.
WTB Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
2,700.83 p
▲(10.83% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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